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Green Business Expands in CT and across the Globe.

Great article in The Bristol Observer today about The BIOS Organization, The Watercar and The Green Marketing Company!

A company that is concerned with helping other companies do well, is headed to Bristol, with its dual business model of marketing and energy efficiency. Steve Schappert is no stranger to everything “green.” He has an extensive background in energy efficiency, and knowledge of

making green profitable. Schappert has been a contractor, an energy builder, a broker, and has been recognized across the country

He has been on the segment “Going Green” on NBC, has been a guest speaker around the country, and has had $1.3 billion worth of projects underway, just before the market crashed

in 2008. He had no life savings, no health insurance, and a building, The BIOS Center, that was in the middle of construction. Get the full story below

Kaitlyn Naples http://www.bristolobserver.com/02_17_12/6%20.pdf

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Now Is The Time For A New Energy Revolution

It is time for an energy revolution, and we must work together to change the world now. There is a crisis at hand that will effect the entire planet, in short order, it will endanger our very survival and the future of our children. It endangers our economy right now. We send our children overseas to protect oil reserves in foreign lands so those lands can hold us hostage for a gallon of gas. It is not right. We have the ability to become self sufficient, we must become self sufficient NOW!

It is time to take a stand, we don’t have 25 years for our automakers to catch up to China’s auto emission standards, that’s a joke! China does it today, we need to do it today. We need to start now, we need to change now, solar, wind, and hydro power are all clean and renewable and hydrogen is the most common element in the universe, we will never run out. Hydrogen powered fuel cells… great idea! Those are the long term answers, fossil fuel is going the way of the dinosaur and we will follow if we don’t wake up today.

Short term we need to focus on conservation and co-generation, the heat produced by our furnaces can create electricity affordably and on site. 74% of electricity is lost during transmission.

Nuclear… well if the plant doesn’t blow up, you still have all those barrels of waste to deal with. Burying the barrels to create another terrorist target, honestly is that really an answer we can live with? Ethanol, just another joke, either our farmlands are over taxed producing corn ethanol or we strip our topsoil everywhere by creating a market for cellulosic ethanol, either way, we loose. The biggest joke is the ethanol vehicles get roughly 27% less gas mileage than their all gas counterparts.

I challenge the world to work together to develop cold fusion without toxic waste.
I challenge the world to put solar panels on every building with a sunny exposure. I challenge the world to develop safe hydrogen power systems and I challenge the governments to actually do the right thing! I challenge everyone, everywhere to do one thing each day, spend some time alone and come up with a plan, a plan that may seem inconsequential, however when combined with everyone else, the tide will turn.

Things have to turn and it won’t happen by itself, we have to make it change now! Does anyone remember the 1984 Honda civic coupe, it got 67 miles to the gallon without a hybrid engine. It wasn’t rocket science, the cars were simply lighter. Gas is approaching five dollars a gallon and Detroit is re-launching their old line of heavy muscle cars, frankly they deserve to go bankrupt. The Prius is the flagship of the energy revolution and the Ford Escape hybrid is an SUV that gets 36 miles to the gallon. Why do we only have two, shame on us, for not screaming from the roof tops, “we want energy efficient vehicles and homes without oil tanks”!
My question is how long wil it take you to get off your A$$ and get started? The little things do add up!

Frustrated? Worried it just doesn’t matter? It does matter and the only thing that has ever changed the world started with a small group of thoughtful committed people. People that understand that the only way you ever receive anything worth having, is by giving of yourself first. Don’t stand there holding your hand out, lend a hand, believe in yourself, believe in the cause, believe you can make a difference and tell one other person. There really are only two valid choices left, step up and be the change you want to see, or just get out of the way. Standing still with business as usual is no longer an option. I am stepping up as a leader in this new energy revolution, and I am looking for a few good, committed people to help.

Steve Schappert
Bios Building Technologies
Cell: 203-994-3950
http://thenewenergyrevolution.blogspot.com/

Entry for National Geographic Contest

I would create a social business enterprise that builds zero energy homes from recycled medical waste, plastic and metal. The technology is currently available. The primary product lines would be affordable housing and medical properties. Building the contractor network for rehab and retrofit first before opening our manufacturing plant will allow the construction market to recover. The company would provide energy audits as a means of generating business. Manufacturing plants will be opened worldwide to provide low-cost local building materials.

BIOS will provide energy efficient remodeling for owners of existing homes, and commercial buildings. Then we will open our own product line of zero energy homes that combine the new framing that is one fourth the weight of steel and ten times stronger with an alternative energy distribution company to create the world’s largest green contracting company.

$20,000 would be used to promote Bios Building Technologies through low to no cost PR that would initially promote conservation and co-generation of energy. As a social business enterprise, our sales reps and customers are the owners. I believe that doing the right thing is the priority of the organization, the end result of helping people, saving the planet and boosting the economy is exceptional profits. I have put together much more than 250 words relevant to this concept. I offer it to the world with faith and conviction that the right people will come forward. I thank Sunchips and National Geographics for the opportunity to share my ideas. Thank you, Steve Schappert

BIOS Theme Song...first draft
A challenge thrown down by environmental Entrepreneur Mr. Steve Schappert. He invited us all to do something to help pull us all together to save the planet. I thought "what could I do" Steve challenged Ebony and I to write a song. Here it is. Much blessings to all. - Joe Torcicollo

Im one, But Im not alone here. We Two can make a change. Each one, reach out and teach one.Gotta fix this mess that we all made. We're moving way to fast, how much more can this all last.We got it get it together so we can live forever.

Can we do it....yeah Can we do it...yeah Can we do it...yeah
Been Rockin on million years or more, we wanna rock one million more.
Been rockin one million years or more, we wanna rock one million more

Its time We all come together, Growing from one voice. Into millions strongEach one can make a difference. We're getting on the right track, Keep on moving along,been living way to tough.The earth has suffered enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77HFEy2ORFE

Environmental Ethics

In the year 2008, the need for politicians to address Environmental Ethical issues is needed more than ever. The age of Christianity ruling over the salvation of our planet needs to come to an end. It is time for every human on planet earth to step up and do their part to save what is left of Mother Nature’s gifts. Environmental Ethics were introduced in the 1970’s. In the past thirty years researchers began to assess the environment and question the relationship between humans and the environment. This clearly reflects that we will soon be faced with an environmental crisis. When Environmental Ethics were first introduced it challenged the concept of anthropocentrism, a human centered world. Environmental Ethics questioned the superiority of human beings to members of other species and it opened the door to assigning value to the natural environment (Brennan, 2008) There were a number of works and articles that drew a lot of attention in the 1960’s in reference to Environmental Ethics. One essay published in the New Yorker magazine in 1963 by Rachel Carson addressed pesticides used to grow crops, such as DDT, aldrin and deildrin. In 1967 historian Lynn White Jr. published an essay that argues that Judeo- Christian thinking was the root of the environmental crisis. Lynn White felt that Judeo-Christians encouraged overexploitation of nature and maintained superiority of humans over all things (Brennan, 2008). Christian Fundamentalist use the bible as their endorsement by taking certain passages to a literal sense. For instance, the book of Genesis reads “man should fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth” (Gen.1:28). Christian Fundamentalist uses these passages as their approval to “view nature as a God given resource for unlimited human use”. According to E. Calvin Beisner who is a fundamentalist economist, putting the earth before humans’ needs would mean we were guilty of “idolatry of nature (Beisner, 1990)” (Maltby, P. PG 120). Dominionism means the responsibility of Christians to subject the spheres of everyday life and all institutions to the rule of God’s laws, thus securing the conditions for Christ’s returns (Maltby, P. PG 120). Therefore Christians think they have a divine right to subdue the earth and to have power over nature. The New Testament of the Bible refers to the Apocalypse and the Rapture as prophecy. Rapture is believed to be the salvation when Christ returns, which is why Christians see no need for conservation, they feel it is irrelevant.. The thought is that there is no need to conserve the planet as it will be destroyed upon the return of Christ. Christians don’t see or feel the need to care about an ecological crisis when they are to be rescued by the Rapture. Calvin E. Beisner, who is a professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Covenant College, Georgia, stated “global warming is indeed an expression of God’s will” (quoted in Moyers 2006). Christians and fundamentalist economists believe that climate change and environmental crisis are no indication that we have been exercising irresponsible social practices but that it is God’s punishment for human sin. ( this is compared to Noah and the flood) ( Maltby, P. PG 122). I feel that this relates to the philosophy "For moral judgment to be reliable, all significant consequences must be identified (Ruggiero, PG 119), as Christians and fundamentalist economists have not done there research or put aside their ignorance long enough to see what the true damage is to our environment and our children’s future. Today there is an extreme urgency to gain the public’s attention toward the ecological crisis that is in store for everyone. Now with the “credit crunch”, “declining housing market” and the economy on the verge of recession, there is question whether companies in general will keep up with the “Green” twist that so many companies had marketed towards in recent years. Retailers are trying to find the balance between “greener retailing” and “leaner retailing” during this depressed economic time. Many large retailers had announced long term plans to be environmentally responsible but they are afraid that consumers will decide they can no longer afford to purchase green products. The bigger concern that Lionie Smith, director of the brand consultancy Wanda, addresses is that retailers will reflect green veneer on the front but not follow through with what is going on behind the scenes. Companies are struggling to meet profit margins and there are concerns that the advertised Green companies will cut corners on their products or product packaging in order to reduce green products pricing to consumers (Roberts. 2008). This reflects back to the philosophy “ the end does not justify the means” in which you cannot do whatever it takes to get green products or concepts to sell, you have to do what is ethically and morally correct throughout the whole process (Ruggiero, PG 121). There are companies who realize that not only can we do good by saving our environment and changing our lives to live in harmony with nature, but that you can also boost the economy and make money as well. I had the privilege to work with Steve Schappert of Connecticut Real Estate and Construction LLC. on his construction of the Bios Building Technology Center. The Bios Building Technology Center will include, panelized home packaging, real estate and finance services, alternative energy resources and an ecological art gallery. Steve Schappert has taken the stance that he wants to change the way the world constructs homes from this point forward and that includes energy efficient, durable homes and alternative energy sources. Since the homes he constructs are 25% less than a standard stick built home of a similar size, this leaves room for a profit margin instead of the standard shrinking profit margin during this economic recession and he even can you show how to gain rebates on the alternative heating, cooling, electrical, and energy efficient products. Steve Schappert’s vision ( no longer a vision, he started construction in 2008) includes eco friendly products that will save the consumer money for the initial construction, save money during the life time of the home on energy resources and save natures resources. (Panelized Building Systems LLC, 2008). Not only would this save money for consumers this could quite possibly boost the economy by breaking the housing crisis, creating more affordable homes instead of overpriced ones and includes saving the environment. It is time for every human on planet earth to step up and do their part to save what is left of Mother Nature’s gifts. We all have an ethical environmental responsibility to take care of our planet, our natural resources and protect the living creatures that co exist with humans. A political leader or a leader of the new ecological era needs to take a stand to educate everyone as to what should be done now to prevent further damage to earth as humans know it. Environmental Ethics Sherry L. Creighton Sr. Loan Originator Flagstar Bank 100 Mill Plain Road Danbury, CT 06811 Ph 203-791-8105 FX 203-794-1724 Cell 203-948-8209 References Paul Maltby (2008). FUNDAMENTALIST DOMINION, POSTMODERN ECOLOGY. Ethics and the Environment, 13(2), 119-141. Retrieved November 10, 2008, from Research Library database. (Document ID: 1589453681 Ruggiero, Vincent R. (2008). Thinking critically about ethical issues. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Green Retailing: Green futures? Jo Roberts. In- Store. London: Sep 4, 2008. P. 27 Global Climate Change:? A more complex issue’. Beth L. Jokinen. McClatchy- Tribune Business News. Washington: Jun 15, 2008. Environmental Ethics. First published Mon Jun 3, 2002; substantive revision Thu Jan 3, 2008 The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Winter 2003 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-environmental/